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Long hours at work mean you’ve got to come up with new ideas to keep your pet engaged and happy while your away. Or perhaps you are potty training your puppy so its spending time in its crate or pen and needs toys that curb unwanted behavior. Obviously there is no replacement for taking yourRead more

Using a long line is a great step towards preparing your dog for off leash obedience training. Picking a good Long Line is something a lot of people don't put a lot of time into. We broke down this simple article to explain the difference in long leashes .... FOR THE BUDGET CONSCIOUS: BasicRead more

Choking is a serious, life threatening emergency for a dog so its important that owners know what to do if this scenario should occur. Several years ago I was training dogs with some friends when one of the dogs went to retrieve a ball and it lodged in her throat. The ball was partially blockingRead more

We get it. You work long hours and need a place to take your dog for some off leash fun. Unfortunately existing leash laws make dog parks one of the only viable alternatives for owners who want their dogs to run and play off leash and not risk the dreaded “off leash dog ticket”. SoRead more

So you're ready to make that commitment to start working with your puppy. You run to the pet store to grab your token dog training equipment and are met with an aisle of dog cookies to choose from. Which one is the best?? Well safe to say we spend several hundred dollars a monthRead more

Oatmeal Shampoo has incredible benefits for dogs who have itchy skin but its hard to know which one to buy. If you are a crafty dog-mama, here’s a homemade Dog Oatmeal Shampoo Recipe we would recommend: Supplies: 4 Cups Warm Water 1 Cup of Oatmeal 1 Cup of Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon of Dishwashing LiquidRead more

We field a lot (A LOT) of questions about potty training. Owners get their puppy, they buy the token package of puppy potty pads and try and set about to house break their puppy. The result looks a bit like this image I ran across on facebook (photo credit unknown): Cue owner frantically covering theirRead more

Setting you and your next dog up for success Perhaps one of the most complained about problems within the dog training community is “square peg, round hole”. That is, clients with dogs who don’t fit the owner’s lifestyle. The runner who got a bulldog, the couch potato that adopted a husky, the dog parkRead more

As many dog trainers are, I am often subjected to a variety of situations involving hapless dog owners. A frequent one occurs while out walking. Frustrated owners seethe the word “Heel!” repeatedly, while hurrying by whatever is causing their dog to lunge and strain against the leash. Unless your dog is old or naturallyRead more

I am going to do my best not to sound like an angry old man while typing this public service rant. But no promises. To the little dog owners: Housewives of Orange County, WHY must you let you little dog go ballistic on a retractable leash one foot away from my big dog? WHY????Read more